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Corn Bread with Basil, Roasted Red Peppers and Monterey Jack Cheese Recipe

Corn Bread with Basil, Roasted Red Peppers and Monterey Jack Cheese Recipe

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Corn Bread with Basil, Roasted Red Peppers and Monterey Jack Cheese

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 tbsp (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups ( lightly packed) grated monterey jack cheese with jalapenos (about 6 oz)
1 1/3 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed, drained
1/2 cup drained chopped roasted red peppers from jar
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 9x9x2-inch baking pan. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool.
Mix cornmeal and next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add 7 tablespoons butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Whisk buttermilk and eggs in medium bowl to blend. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until blended. Mix in cheese, corn, red peppers, basil and onion. Transfer to prepared pan.
Bake corn bread until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool 20 minutes in pan on rack. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cool completely. Cover loosely with foil and let stand at room temperature. If desired, rewarm in 350°F oven about 10 minutes.)
Cut corn bread into squares.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	741.26 Kcal (3104 kJ)
Calories from fat	587.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	65.26g	100%
Cholesterol	214.99mg	72%
Sodium	429.96mg	18%
Potassium	345.31mg	7%
Total Carbs	34.06g	11%
Sugars	5.49g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.52g	10%
Protein	7.66g	15%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	3.5mg	19%
Calcium	150.3mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	375.65 Kcal (1573 kJ)
Calories from fat	297.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.07g	100%
Cholesterol	108.95mg	72%
Sodium	217.89mg	18%
Potassium	174.99mg	7%
Total Carbs	17.26g	11%
Sugars	2.78g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	10%
Protein	3.88g	15%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	26%
Iron	1.8mg	19%
Calcium	76.2mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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